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A glass jar with a sealed lid containing classic lemonade syrup sits on a white surface next to a white towel with red stripes.
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Classic Lemonade Syrup

One jar in the refrigerator is all it takes to keep homemade lemonade on demand.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 103kcal
Author: Laura

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Combine the water and lemon juice in a saucepan or Dutch oven
    A close-up of a pot containing clear, light yellow broth, reminiscent of the refreshing hue found in Classic Lemonade Syrup.
  • Place over low heat
  • Stir in the sugar
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved and the syrup is smooth and no longer gritty, do not boil the syrup, you only need to melt the sugar into the liquid
  • Pour into a jar or bottle
    A metal ladle filled with light yellow broth is held above a blue bowl, its color reminiscent of Classic Lemonade Syrup, with a pot of broth and a striped dish towel in the background.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use
    A glass jar with a sealed lid containing classic lemonade syrup sits on a white surface next to a white towel with red stripes.

To Make Lemonade

  • Combine 1 part lemonade syrup with 3 parts water
    A glass measuring cup with Classic Lemonade Syrup being poured in, viewed from above, with measurement markings visible on the side.
  • Stir to combine
  • Pour over ice and serve
    Two glasses of lemonade made with Classic Lemonade Syrup are garnished with lemon slices, sitting on a table beside a jar of lemonade, its lid, and a spoon on a white towel.

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Notes

  • Store the syrup in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • Adjust the syrup-to-water ratio to make the lemonade sweeter or more tart.
  • Serve over plenty of ice for the most refreshing flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.04mg